While it may seem out of place to be talking about depression in the holiday season, mental health issues don’t take holidays. Depression is categorized into mild, moderate, severe. This article will focus on mild to moderate depression. Depression is known as the great imposter. It can masquerade as feeling tired, lazy, overwhelmed. It can…
Finally! A Canadian compression sock company offering the style and health benefits of compression socks. Here is the list of most important “need to know’s”: Prevention for the occurrence of chronic venous disorders (eg. Varicose veins, ankle edema) Increase blood flow and oxygen delivery in your veins Protects your legs from muscle vibration and improves…
A Swedish study in the Journal Pediatrics in 2015 found that children from households that hand-washed dishes were at a lower risk of allergic disease (asthma, eczema, atopy) than those children who grew up in households with dishwasher appliances. The risk of allergy was further reduced in those children who consumed fermented foods and if…
The blood is the main transport system within your body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to your organs, and eliminating toxins and carbon dioxide out of your body. It also carries hormones and other metabolic regulators to maintain normal body function. The circulating immune cells determine your response to allergens, inflammation and infection. Live cell microscopy…